GHOST, the First Super-Cavitating Ship by Juliet Marine Systems, Inc.

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Friday, 12 August 2011 09:23

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GHOST,
the First Super-Cavitating Ship by Juliet Marine Systems, Inc.

PORTSMOUTH,
N.H. --- Juliet Marine Systems, Inc. (JMS) announced today that the
US Navy/USPTO have removed Secrecy Orders previously applied to GHOST.
For the first time, Juliet Marine is able to release photographs of
GHOST, the first super-cavitating craft, to the public. GHOST was designed
and built by US citizens for the US Navy at no cost to the government
to protect US sailors, servicemen and servicewomen.

The
GHOST, super cavitating ship

Development of the
first-ever, super-cavitating craft, in many ways, is as difficult as breaking
the sound barrier. GHOST is a combination aircraft/boat that has been
designed to fly through an artificial underwater gaseous environment that
creates 900 times less hull friction than water. GHOST technology adapts
to manned or unmanned, surface or submerged applications.

Any Navy possessing GHOST technology could operate in
international waters undetected and would have an overwhelming advantage
against conventional ships. GHOST is specifically designed for Fleet
Force Protection at its present size. GHOST technology is scalable and
JMS is currently discussing a plan to build a larger corvette-sized
vessel (150 feet) by partnering with a large international defense company.

The US Navy could reduce its naval footprint and financial
exposure by deploying a squadron of GHOSTs from Bahrain, which would
free up larger assets, such as destroyers and cruisers, saving costs
in manpower and maintenance. GHOST is ideal for piracy patrols and could
be sea-based to provide protection from pirate attacks that cost our
government an estimated $1.5 billion each year. The world-wide shipping
industry could be provided with substantial fuel savings using JMS hull
friction reduction super-cavitation.

A squadron of GHOSTs would not be detectable to enemy
ship radar and sensors. GHOST can carry thousands of pounds of weapons,
including Mark 48 torpedoes, and would be virtually unstoppable. The
GHOST platform and technology could reduce the need for LCS completely
with the capability to travel long distances and conduct the same missions.
GHOST could make LCS a defensible platform for combat - LCS is not currently
rated for combat. Today, Iran has the capabilities to stop the US Navy
from operating in the Straits of Hormuz, a critical passage for most
of the oil our country uses.

The Navy compares GHOST to an attack helicopter with
regard to its capabilities for force protection. GHOST can deliver forces
to any beach location quickly and quietly with enough weapons to conduct
a hot extraction. GHOST is designed to provide military game-changing
advantages for the USA.